Pelicans will reportedly open a coaching search, interim head coach James Borrego a candidate

The New Orleans Pelicans will reportedly open a coaching search that includes interim head coach James Borrego as a candidate, according to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer.

Borrego had been an assistant coach with the Pelicans since 2023 until he was promoted to interim head coach when former head coach Willie Green was fired in November after a 2-10 start to the season. Borrego went 24-46 during his time leading the Pelicans this season.

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Borrego told reporters on Monday that he feels connected to the city and fans and that he has not spoken with Pelicans’ Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars about whether he will return next season.

Before joining the Pelicans, Borrego was the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets for four seasons. He went 138-163 with the Hornets and helped the team make the Play-In tournament during his final two seasons in Charlotte, but the team never advanced to the playoffs under his leadership. The 48-year-old also served as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Hornets, Orlando Magic and the University of San Diego before he coached in Charlotte.

The Pelicans went 26-56 this season and finished 11th in the Western Conference. This is the second straight season the Pelicans have missed the playoffs and the team has not advanced past the first round since 2018.

This story will continue to be updated.

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Author : Tarohn Finley

Publish date : 2026-04-13 20:52:00

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